The Common Minimum Programme - Cohort 3

The Common Minimum Programme is here to help you. Its is a virtual programme spread over a period of 12 months that will:

1. Strengthen financial planning and management systems

2. Be more efficient at Fundraising

3. Strengthen program design and delivery

4. Establish a digital presence

5. Attract and manage talent

Program overview

The Common Minimum Programme enhances NGOs' organisational capacities by providing them with tools and expertise to help them thrive in the social sector in India. The first two cohorts included 60 incredible NGOs that enhanced their organisational capacities.

What do you get out of this program?

Through this program, each NGO will receive 20 hours of support per month from Atma.

• Organisational development content: Gain lifetime access to a content library of tools, templates, and how-to-guides on 15 Common Minimum Capacities.

• Communities of Practice: Monthly sessions for sharing knowledge and experiences with fellow NGOs.

• Learning sessions: A series of 6-8 Learning sessions and masterclasses on the Common Minimum Capacities

• 1:1 support by ATMA consultants: Atma consultants provide personalised support through tailored tools and techniques for building the Common Minimum Capacities

• Mentorship: Expert guidance on Common Minimum Capacities.

Eligibility Criteria for the programme

• NGOs operating in rural/semi-urban areas

• Registered on or before June 1, 2023, and programmes operational for at least 1 year

• Currently, not part of any other Accelerator or Incubator programme

• Annual income between Rs. 20 Lakhs to Rs. 1 Crore

• At least 3-4 Full-time Team Members

• Proficient in English or Hindi

• Comfortable with online tools (Zoom and Google Suite)

Application process and timelines (Deadline for submitting the application is July 20th. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. All stages of the selection process will be completed by the end of September 2024. In case of queries, please reach out to the email IDs mentioned below)

Step 1: Application and shortlisting 

Step 2: NGO self-assessment

Step 3: Due diligence calls

Step 4: Interview

Step 5: Selection

Programme Fee: The fee to participate in this programme is INR 10,000-20,000 per organisation, based on your audited income for FY 2023-2024.

Additional Information

• Click here to view the detailed programme brochure

• Click here to Find (5) critical Organisational Development areas and a total of 15 Common Minimum Capacities (CMCs) that will be addressed through the programme.

• Click here to access the FAQ document to address any common questions you may have about the programme.

Ask me anything session

Don't miss out on the opportunity to get all your questions answered and understand how ATMA empowers NGOs. Whether you are curious about the application process, program benefits or interventions, this session has got you covered.

Date: 8th July 2024 | 3pm IST 

Register for Ask me anything session here

In case of any queries, please reach out to abhishek@atma.org.in or bedashree@atma.org.in